Senior Legal Counsel Job Listing at Couche-Tard in Laval, QC (Job ID R427318)

Description

JOIN OUR TEAM

You may have already stopped for coffee, refueling your car, or eating something on the go. Then you know what Couche-Tard is. Our mission at Couche-Tard is to make our customers' lives a little easier every day. We have grown into a successful global company with over 16,000 stores in 29 countries, serving over 6 million customers every day. In total, more than 150,000 people work in our stores and help desks.

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Department: Legal Affairs, Canada

Location: Laval, QC (4204 boulevard Industriel, H7L 0E3)

Hybrid mode: 3 days at the office and 2 days remotely

Type of employment:  Permanent, Full Time (40 hours)

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Do you have exceptional commercial and contract drafting skills? Are you passionate about law and business? Does the retail industry speak to you? If so, look no further - we've got the job for you!

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Head of Legal Affairs, Canada, as part of the Canadian legal team, the senior legal counsel will be responsible for mandates in civil and commercial law, including advising on, drafting, negotiating, reviewing and monitoring contracts in civil and commercial matters.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Draft, revise, validate and negotiate various contracts and agreements and identify legal risks where applicable;

• Ensure the application of the normative framework in contractual matters;

• Prepare and provide legal opinions, mainly in civil and commercial law;

• Research, analyze and interpret legislative standards applicable to identified issues;

• Provide legal opinions and practical solutions to the various business units;

• Work in partnership with the various business units, particularly in identifying strategies and desired objectives in the preparation of files;

• Develop solutions to legal issues raised by business unit employees, and provide the necessary support to implement these solutions;

• Ensure that the company's regular activities are carried out in compliance with laws, corporate policies and sound governance and business practices;

• Advise business units on legislative changes in the industry;

• Maintain up-to-date skills and knowledge in areas of law relevant to practice;

• Occasional interaction with external lawyers, consultants, professionals and suppliers;

• Follow-up on various files submitted for analysis and recommendations; and

• Perform all related functions associated with the profession.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

We want you to join our team! Here's what we're looking for:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in law;

• Member in good standing of the Quebec Bar;

Experience:

• At least seven (7) years of relevant experience in civil and commercial law, in a company or law firm;

Knowledge and skills:

• Strong skills in negotiating and drafting various agreements;

• Proven ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision and to manage several concurrent files within established deadlines;

• Ability to analyze and synthesize, and to explain legal concepts in simple terms;

• Ability to organize work and manage priorities;

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;

• Ability to adapt to a constantly changing environment.

Language skills

• Bilingualism required (French and English), both written and spoken, as the person will be called upon to serve English-speaking regions.

WHY WORK WITH US

Our job openings in stores and offices allow you to grow quickly within a global company, while benefiting from a dynamic work environment that puts people first. Wherever you are in your journey, we have a place for you.  Here are some of the attractive benefits we offer:

• Alimentation Couche-Tard has been named one of Montreal's Top Employers for 2023;

• A full range of benefits (medical, dental, etc.);

• Possibility to join a pension plan with employer contributions or a share purchase plan;

• Discounts for employees in stores and at many of our partners;

• Paid leave including vacation, sick and personal leave;

• Scholarship program available to the employee and the employee's children;

• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and grow professionally in a growing company;         

• Work in hybrid mode.

WHO WE ARE

At Couche-Tard, our mission is simple: we want to make journeys easier and more enjoyable for our customers. We make everyday moments brighter by delivering thoughtful lifts along the way. We make journeys easier by offering fast and friendly service. We get the on-the-go lifestyle – that's why we take extra steps to brighten peoples' days and make quick stops easier. We are part of communities across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, helping us grow into one of the world's leading convenience and fuel retail businesses. We care about our people and our communities, and we look for ways to uplift people first. Wherever your journey's going, we can help you get there.  

INTERESTED? You are only a few clicks away from joining an exceptional company! Those interested in this position should apply directly on our career site: https://carrieres.couche-tard.com

Couche-Tard attaches great importance to diversity in the workplace and subscribes to the principle of employment equity by encouraging applications from designated groups, namely: women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

We thank all candidates for their interest in this position; only selected individuals will be contacted.

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Couche-Tard / Circle K valorise la diversité et de l'inclusion et vise à créer un milieu de travail sain, accessible et gratifiant qui met en valeur la contribution unique de nos employés au succès de notre entreprise. En tant qu'employeur qui s'engage à respecter l'équité en matière d'emploi, nous encourageons les candidatures les plus diverses afin de pouvoir nous doter d'un effectif varié et représentatif de nos clients et des communautés que l'on sert. Des accommodements sont disponibles sur demande pour les candidats qui participent à tous les aspects du processus de sélection.